Seoul: City Highlights and Historical Experience No Shopping
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4 hours
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✨Discover Seoul's Cultural Wonders & Authentic Korean Experience with Hanbok✨
This tour enhances the experience for tourists by offering not just a typical visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace, but also providing special insights into the Joseon Dynasty and Korean history. Through expertly guided walks and carefully curated exhibits, visitors gain a deeper understanding of Korea's rich heritage, adding significant value to their cultural exploration.
Please note that this tour requires a moderate level of physical fitness due to the considerable amount of walking involved.
** One day before the tour date, we will send you detailed information including the guide’s contact via WhatsApp.
Please make sure to provide a phone number that is available on WhatsApp.
If you do not use WhatsApp, the information will be sent by email, so please check your inbox carefully.
Please note that communication with the guide may be more difficult without WhatsApp.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
One day before the tour date, we will send you detailed information including the guide’s contact via WhatsApp. Please make sure to provide a phone number that is available on WhatsApp. If you do not use WhatsApp, the information will be sent by email, so please check your inbox carefully. Please note that communication with the guide may be more difficult without WhatsApp.
This tour operates as scheduled even in case of rain or snow. We will only contact you separately if the weather makes it completely impossible to proceed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hanbok is a Korean word that refers to traditional Korean clothing. Hanbok is one of the most beautiful fashion styles in the world and has been beloved for over 2,000 years. You may have seen the hanbok in your favorite Korean drama, or your favorite K-Pop star wearing hanbok and wondered: what are they wearing? What kind of fashion style is hanbok? This is your chance to try it out!
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Wearing a beautiful and luxurious hanbok, you enter Gyeongbokgung Palace as a person of the Joseon Dynasty. Become the main character of a K-drama and take photos that will be memories for a lifetime! A historical guide will explain the history of 'Gyeongbokgung Palace' and take a tour around it. Watch Korea's magnificent Gyeongbokgung Palace Changing of the Guard Ceremony! Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.
What‘s Included
Premium Hanbok rental experience ( optional )
All entrance fees
bottled water.
Professional English speaking guide
Local Snacks: Refreshing Break - Enjoy local snacks suited for the day's rest
Private transportation
Makeup service
Options
With Hanbok
Hanbok rental service
No Hanbok
Get Notice: Even for those who did not choose Hanbok, we all meet at the Hanbok rental shop.
Reviews
112 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hunbok
zarrin a,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked Hunbuk rental, and they gad a wide range of Hunboks, so we had lots of options to choose. The tour guide was so on time and overall I highly recommend it .
Amazing Tour
262khalilj,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wany was amazing and I learned so much! Also amazing at taking great pics, would definitely recommend
Seoul tour
haroldsL9570SU,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wany was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable about the culture around the places we visited highly recommend for a great tour experience
Seoul tour guide
398ronaldoe,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wany was amazing, very knowledgeable and funny. The entire tour was smooth and entertaining! Thank you
10/10
rogernS9104XL,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour. Well worth the money. Tour guide Wany was super knowledgeable and funny. Recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes. We got to take loads of great pictures
A wonderful tour
kerr2016,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wany is was supreb!!! Highly recomended!!
Seoul Tour
829terrellg,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wany was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. He takes good pictures too!
Getting a glimpse into Korean’s history
juliasT8233JM,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun during Sheen’s tour through Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Village! We really appreciated his sharing and selection of historic highlights throughout the tour and his friendly, engaging manner :) A recommendation for future participants: Please be on time since our tour felt a bit too rushed as a result of some people arriving late. Another food for thought: I would also rather have more time on learning the history of Joseon than having a coffee break in between. Overall, I thought it was a super cool activity and we took so many nice pictures and memories from it!
Seoul tour
152olivev,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wany was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. I Learned a lot from him about Korean history.
Great tour! The palace looks just like the one in the k dramas
Q9317HQtimk,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katie was great. Very informative. Loved the Hanbak that I got.
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